Please join us in welcoming two incoming graduate students to the social-personality research area: Brooke Cote and Austin Zeng! We’re thrilled to have you join us! 💚🤍 Learn more about Brooke and Austin here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...

What could go wrong when your feed is flooded with GLP-1 content? 🤔 Dr. Blair Burnette (@bburnettephd.bsky.social) talked with Mashable about her growing concern as a clinician about social media’s effect on body image and eating disorders. Full article here: mashable.com/life/glp-1-e...

Ozempic, Wegovy, Ro: GLP-1 ads are taking over social media

What could go wrong when your feed is flooded with GLP-1 content? A lot.

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Joshua Pierce ‘24 is a medical student at MSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine who also works on psychosis research with @hrcowan.bsky.social. See how a research lab helped him find community as a transfer student and what advice he has for incoming PSY students: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...

Congratulations to Dr. Meltem Yucel on being elected as a Fellow of the Society of Experimental Social Psychology! psychology.msu.edu/news-events/... @drmeltemyucel.bsky.social @moralmindslab.bsky.social

What are some best practices for gossiping with neighbors? @drmeltemyucel.bsky.social and other researchers talked with Vox about how to ensure neighbor relationships stay productive, what to do when things go awry, and more. www.vox.com/advice/49400...

The right (and wrong) way to gossip with your neighbors

Dishing with your neighbors is a time-honored tradition. Here’s how to do it without getting messy.

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New research from Michigan State University challenges the assumption that vocational interests are only relevant for teenagers deciding which careers to pursue. Read the full study here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...

Does the pill increase binge eating? A new study from Michigan State University found increases in binge eating when taking hormone pills in the form of oral contraceptives — but not in all women. See how self-monitoring helped reduce binge eating here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...

Congrats to Christophe Delay on being awarded the Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (NRSA F31). This competitive award is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health of the National Institutes of Health. psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...

How clearly do we see our friends? 🤔 New research from MSU Psychology’s @chops310.bsky.social finds people often project their own levels of cynicism onto their friends…which could have implications for maintaining friendships. Full article here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...

Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Renick and MSU colleagues on being awarded a $250,000 grant through the inaugural Modernizing Academic Appointment and Advancement Challenge. Read more about this university-wide effort here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...

Does narcissism ruin relationships over time? Research by MSU Psychology’s @gseidman.bsky.social challenges the popular assumption that narcissists gradually damage their relationships over time. Full story here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/... #Narcissism #PsychologyResearch

Class of 2026, we are psyched for your next adventure! 🎓🎉

Advanced-degree PSY graduates, we are so proud of you and can't wait to see how you will contribute to your communities and world. Congratulations! 🎓

Congrats to Elif Yazgan on being named the 2026 Outstanding PSY Senior at Michigan State University! This honor recognizes her accomplishments as a student & researcher, her curiosity & determination & her dedication to finding community at MSU. Full story here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...

So proud of our PSY students and their mentors for sharing quality research at Michigan State University's Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum this year! 💚🤍

Congrats to Dr. Robin Lin Miller on being awarded Fellow Status in the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Division 9 of the American Psychological Association! Full article here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...

We’re proud to be in the top 10% of clinical psychology doctoral programs (U.S. News & World Report). Thank you to the faculty, students, & alumni for making this a top tier program that is furthering the understanding of mental health and advancing treatment. psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...

New research from @aldobarrita.bsky.social finds that affirming one’s identity can be a source of psychological strength. 💚🤍 Full article here: msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/03...

MSU study finds affirming racial and gender identity supports mental health

New research from MSU's Department of Psychology found that affirming one’s identity can be a source of psychological strength, not just a vulnerability.

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For 25 years, April has been #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth (SAAM). Review some of the history of the movement, with recommendations for how advocates can best serve survivors with Dr. Campbell & Dr. Gregory. Learn more at rcgv.msu.edu/paper-to-practice/sexual-assault-kit-backlog/ #SAAM #SAAM25

Congrats to @hrcowan.bsky.social, @drmeltemyucel.bsky.social, and @aldobarrita.bsky.social on receiving the 2026 Rising Star Award from the Association for Psychological Science! Full story: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...

Meet Emily Foltz, a MSU '25 grad & research assistant with @moralmindslab.bsky.social. Read the full Q&A on how she found her path to occupational therapy & how her research experience helped land that doctoral program acceptance letter: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...

Catch Dr. Kelly Klump & Dr. Kristen Colbert on The ‘Pause podcast sharing about their study that examines whether perimenopause is associated with increased risk for psychosis, mood disorders, and related conditions like anxiety. Listen to their two episodes here: www.buzzsprout.com/2447346/epis...

The 'Pause

The menopause podcast with unfiltered conversations about the symptoms you hate, the changes you didn’t see coming, and the hilarious moments midlife can bring. You've got questions and we've got the ...

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Is alcohol a good tool for sleep? Is all sleep the same? Here, MSU sleep expert Kimberly Fenn breaks down three common myths about sleep and shares practical steps we can take for better quality sleep. 💤 Full Q&A here: psychology.msu.edu/.../news/get... #SleepAwarenessWeek #SleepResearch

New MSU Psychology store for whatever the occasion is! Visit shopmsupsychology.ideasideas.com to get your PSY merch today! 💚🤍

Why do adults change their minds? MSU’s Dr. Mark Brandt (@mjbsp.bsky.social) begins a five-month long fellowship with the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Science to find out. Full story here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...

In #polarized times, #morality fuels not just strong attitudes, but deep social divides. At #SPSP2026, our symposium “Moral Minds in Polarized Times” explores how moralized political thinking emerges, how it polarizes, and how it can be reduced. Join us Sat. 2/28 at 3:30pm. 🧵

How does TikTok affect people who are in eating disorder recovery? @bburnettephd.bsky.social is currently analyzing TikTok videos to find out. Here, she shares some insights on how social media may affect young viewers: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/... #EatingDisorderAwareness

There’s a lot of dialogue happening right now about autism in the U.S. – but what do the people who work closely with autistic children want you to know? Doctoral student Lauren Duvall shares key takeaways from research that MSU Autism Lab conducted. More here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...

New research from Michigan State University finds that memories of childhood adversity may shift slightly depending on the quality of current relationships. Full story here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/... @chops310.bsky.social

Congratulations to Dr. Kelly Klump on receiving the prestigious 2025 Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award! This national award recognizes faculty who have inspired their former students to make a significant contribution to society. Full story here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...